General Description The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) represents the best interests of the child in a variety of ways. Must have a heart for children, no previous training or legal background is required.
General Description The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) represents the best interests of the child in a variety of ways. Must have a heart for children, no previous training or legal background is required.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006
Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21801006 Salary: $20.97 hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006
Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21801006 Salary: $20.97 hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820008
Fort Myers, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820008 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21820008 Salary: $20.97/ HOURLY Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820008
Fort Myers, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820008 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21820008 Salary: $20.97/ HOURLY Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21016021 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21016021 Salary: $68,319.44 Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 12TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21016021 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21016021 Salary: $68,319.44 Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21013965 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21013965 Salary: $68,319.44 Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21013965 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21013965 Salary: $68,319.44 Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21014564 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21014564 Salary: $70,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 01/03/2027 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21014564 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21014564 Salary: $70,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 01/03/2027 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805002 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21805002 Salary: $20.97 PER HOUR Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805002 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21805002 Salary: $20.97 PER HOUR Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY- 21013586 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21013586 Salary: $57,783.08 Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY- 21013586 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21013586 Salary: $57,783.08 Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21020016 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21020016 Salary: $68,319.44 Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY - 21020016 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21020016 Salary: $68,319.44 Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21801006 Salary: $20.97 hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21801006 Salary: $20.97 hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012
Tavares, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21805012 Salary: $20.97/ HOUR Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012
Tavares, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21805012 Salary: $20.97/ HOUR Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820008 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21820008 Salary: $20.97/ HOURLY Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820008 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21820008 Salary: $20.97/ HOURLY Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012965 The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida's award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER - 21012965 The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida's award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006
Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21801006 Salary: $20.97 hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006
Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21801006 Salary: $20.97 hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21805012 Salary: $20.97/ HOUR Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21805012 Salary: $20.97/ HOUR Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012
Tavares, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21805012 Salary: $20.97/ HOUR Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012
Tavares, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21805012 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21805012 Salary: $20.97/ HOUR Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006
Freeport, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21801006 Salary: $20.97/ hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006
Freeport, FL · On-site
$20.97/hr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21801006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21801006 Salary: $20.97/ hourly Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY- 21012883
Tampa, FL · On-site
$81K/yr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY- 21012883 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21012883 Salary: $57,783.08 Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY- 21012883
Tampa, FL · On-site
$81K/yr
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 13TH CIRCUIT- ATTORNEY- 21012883 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21012883 Salary: $57,783.08 Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820008 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21820008 Salary: $20.97/ HOURLY Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- OPS CHILD ADVOCATE MANAGER- 21820008 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21820008 Salary: $20.97/ HOURLY Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21013965 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21013965 Salary: $68,319.44 Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 7TH CIRCUIT- SENIOR ATTORNEY- 21013965 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm. Position Number: 21013965 Salary: $68,319.44 Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2026 Total Compensation ...
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What does a guardian ad litem do?
A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is a court-appointed advocate who represents the best interests of a child or vulnerable individual in legal proceedings, typically in cases of abuse, neglect, custody disputes, or dependency. The GAL investigates the case by gathering information from interviews, records, and observations, then makes recommendations to the court about what would best serve the individual's welfare. They ensure that the child's voice is heard and that their rights and needs are prioritized in judicial decisions.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a guardian ad litem?
To thrive as a Guardian Ad Litem, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of family law and child advocacy, and often a background in social work, law, or related fields. Familiarity with court systems, case management software, and completion of specific state-mandated Guardian Ad Litem training or certification programs is typically required. Outstanding communication, impartiality, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively with families, courts, and service providers are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for effectively representing the best interests of children and vulnerable individuals in often complex and sensitive legal proceedings.
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Job description
General Description The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) represents the best interests of the child in a variety of ways. Must have a heart for children, no previous training or legal background is required. The Guardian ad Litem is an: Information Gatherer: The GAL collects information and interviews family, foster parents, teachers and any other persons involved in the child's life.
Monitor: The GAL visits with the child or children, on their assigned case, at a minimum of once a month and advises the Program of the status of the child and updates regarding the child. Protector: The GAL works with community partners to ensure the child is receiving the assistance and support needed to remain safe. Courtroom Advocate: Based on the information that the GAL has gathered the GAL, through their attorney, is able to make independent recommendations to the court and becomes the voice of the child.
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